Rethinking global governance: Learning from long ignored societies. By JustinJennings, New York and London: Routledge. 2023. pp. 162. £31.99. ISBN: 978‐1‐003‐37332‐2
本书通过挖掘古代和非西方政治体系的智慧，提出一种消除政治支配、促进平等和集体行动的全球治理模型，以应对气候变化、流行病等当代危机。
In recent years, the concept of global governance has gained significant prominence within the field of international studies, driven by the increasing visibility of global issues that have escalated alongside economic globalization (Xie et al., 2023).As the severity of these challenges mounts and new issues emerge, the pressures on global governance systems have intensified.This dynamic is characterized by a growing disparity between the demand for global governance and the insufficient provision of global public goods.The current global governance framework struggles to adapt to evolving trends and address global challenges effectively, revealing several critical shortcomings, coverage and adaptability, outdated structures, geopolitical dynamics, slow progress in reform, and lack of consensus.While the topic of global governance continues to gain traction, this book takes a novel approach by delving into the untapped wisdom of ancient and non-Western political systems, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary governance challenges.The author proposes a global governance model that aims to eliminate political dominance, promote equality, encourage public participation, and nurture sustained collective action.Through meticulous research and exploration of archaeological and ethnographic data, the book presents a compelling case for the relevance of historical governance models in addressing today's global crises, including climate change, pandemics, and cybersecurity.This book challenges the dominance of Western governance frameworks, critiquing prevalent autocracy and the paradoxical views on democracy.By examining alternative approaches that have been long ignored, it encourages a departure from the status quo and explores new methods in the governance system.